Unusual Girl Names
- Cyllene
- Cymbelie
- Cymbeline
- Cymberlie
- Dash
Origin:
Word nameDescription:
For a boy, Dash is usually short for Dashiell, but as a girl's name it just stands for energetic--and also the stores run by the Kardashian sisters..
- December
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"month name"Description:
Cooler than April, May, or June, but also a tad icy.
- Delight
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"gratification or pleasure"Description:
The mythical daughter of Eros and Psyche becomes a modern-sounding word name. Danger: could be seen as X-rated.
- Delta
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"letter or island"Description:
Delta is an unusual vintage option with a lazy-day-down-by-the-river feel. Delta is the fourth letter of the Greek alphabet and also the geographical name given to an island formed at the mouth of a river.
- Democracy
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"democracy, of the people"Description:
A big, bold, ultra-rare virtue name. Could it follow in the footsteps of Justice and Liberty?
- Deseana
- Dimity
Origin:
Type of cotton clothDescription:
Dimity is fairly common in Australia, but unheard of outside of it, which is surprising given its similarity to names like Amity, Verity, and Cassidy.
- Discovery
Origin:
Word nameDescription:
A lot to handle, but it does give a sense of openness, joy, and awe.
- Diversity
Origin:
Word nameDescription:
As a name, a bit too p. c.
- Divinity
Origin:
Word nameDescription:
Could be a sister to Trinity, Genesis, or Heaven.
- Dottie
Origin:
English, diminutive of DorothyMeaning:
"gift of God"Description:
Dottie and Dot are old Dorothy nicknames that some cutting-edge Brits are bringing back to fashion. It's been half a century since Dottie ranked on its own in this country, one of those nickname names that flourished in the 1890's.
- Dove
Origin:
Nature nameMeaning:
"dove, a bird"Description:
One of the new bird names, like Lark and Wren, this one's associated with the billing and cooing sounds of love. Soft and gentle, Dove also has the admirable association with peace.
- Dream
Origin:
Word nameDescription:
Singular and serene noun name that's been used by a couple of celebs.
- Dylana
Origin:
Feminine variation of DylanDescription:
Feminizes Dylan -- but why bother.
- Danniellen
- Danniellynn